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i think thats a wonderful time frame! 8 pm isnt too late or too early for that age, and 8 am isnt too early or late either! my son isnt always on the same schedule everyday, but I love when he's up at 8! still early enough for breakfast and coffee and after his breakfast he has a lot of playtime before the first nap

Nope, you're doing great. Most babies wake up between 7-8 am regardless of what time they go to bed at night. Experts usually suggest an earlier bedtime for babies who aren't getting enough sleep. Mine slept 12 hours at night beginning around 7 mo. and is now 12 mo. and still sleeps from about 7:30 pm to 7:30 am (give or take). Sleep is sooo important at this age. The more they get, the better off they (and you) will be. Encourage as much sleep as possible....but follow his lead. If you're not having any sleeping issues, then stay on course!

I would take it! My son was up until 4 am, sleep until 8 am and no naps! If your baby want's that much sleep, let him and cherish it. At this point, there is no getting to much sleep. If he was a 17 year old. I would be worried.

Answer by
Anonymous
at 10:10 PM on May. 2, 2009

Lucky you!! Your son would wake up if and when he's hungry! Don't worry!

I don't know if it's normal or not, but it's a good thing. My son is 9 months and wakes up at least twice a night on average. I WISH he'd sleep like yours! Enjoy it while he's doing it because it could change with teething.

No way is that too early! If he is sleeping that long at night it sounds like the perfect time to go to bed. My son slept a good 11 1/2 to 12 hours at that age. Sounds like you are doing everything right! Congrats! My MIL always told me I was putting my son to bed too early as well, but I just ignored her. He would sleep from 7 pm to about 6:30 am.

Answer by
Anonymous
at 11:05 PM on May. 2, 2009

PERFECT!! My 10 month old has been going to bed by 7/7:30pm since she was at least 4 months old.